Monthly Archives: March 2026
February saw South Korea’s year-on-year industrial output fall to -2.2%, reversing from 7.1% previously
Written on March 31, 2026 at 4:38 pm, by josephine
South Korea’s February industrial output dropped 2.2% year-on-year, reversing January’s 7.1% annual increase.
OCBC observes the Malaysian ringgit weakening with regional peers, while USDMYR’s bullish reversal pattern indicates higher
Written on March 31, 2026 at 4:37 pm, by josephine
OCBC says ringgit weakens with Asian peers as risk-off sentiment; USDMYR shows bullish reversal, key levels.
Commerzbank says Thailand’s factory output stagnated, as refinery maintenance, strong baht and rising oil strain finances
Written on March 31, 2026 at 4:08 pm, by josephine
Thailand February manufacturing stalled amid refinery maintenance and strong baht; recovery expected, but rising oil strains.
In February, Mexico’s fiscal balance worsened, dropping from -19.318B pesos to -50.73B pesos
Written on March 31, 2026 at 4:07 pm, by josephine
Mexico’s fiscal deficit widened in February to 50.73 billion pesos, up 31.412 billion from January.
MUFG analyst Lloyd Chan says prolonged US–Iran tensions threaten energy infrastructure, weakening Asian currencies across region
Written on March 31, 2026 at 3:41 pm, by josephine
US-Iran tensions raise energy risk, pressuring Asian currencies; oil-importers face inflation, current account, risk-aversion.
New York Fed President John Williams told Reuters policy was prepared for unusual conditions, amid mixed job-market signals
Written on March 31, 2026 at 3:39 pm, by josephine
New York Fed’s Williams says policy ready; job market mixed; tariffs, Iran war may raise inflation, slow growth.
AUD/USD stays around 0.6850 after a 0.42% drop, marking five losses and 300 pip retreat
Written on March 31, 2026 at 3:37 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD slips to 0.6850, fifth daily drop; eyes RBA minutes, Fed data; key support 0.6800.
USD/CHF extends its fifth consecutive session gain, climbing 0.14%, breaking the 200-day SMA, aiming for 0.8000
Written on March 31, 2026 at 2:41 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF extends five-day rally above 200-day SMA, nears 0.8000; next resistances 0.8055, 0.8124.
DBS economists assess Asian bonds amid geopolitical shock; India, Indonesia yields rise mildly, Korea more volatile
Written on March 31, 2026 at 2:39 pm, by josephine
Asia’s bond markets diverge amid geopolitical shock: India steady, Korea stressed, China buffered, Singapore safe haven.
Safe-haven demand lifts DXY near 100.50 as Trump warns Iran; markets await upcoming NFP report
Written on March 31, 2026 at 2:37 pm, by josephine
Dollar index climbed near 100.50 on Iran tensions; euro, pound, Aussie slid; oil, gold advanced; key data awaited.
